Generation of renormalized quadratic coefficient in Landau theory: Implications for specific-heat jump calculations in high-temperature superconductors

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Main Authors: Claire, Feulefack Ornela, Carlos, Tsague Fotio, Magloire, Keumo Tsiaze Roger, Tchouobiap, Serges Eric Mkam, Edmond, Danga Jeremie, Jerve, Fotue Alain, Hounkonnou, Mahouton Norbert
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author Claire, Feulefack Ornela
Carlos, Tsague Fotio
Magloire, Keumo Tsiaze Roger
Tchouobiap, Serges Eric Mkam
Edmond, Danga Jeremie
Jerve, Fotue Alain
Hounkonnou, Mahouton Norbert
author_facet Claire, Feulefack Ornela
Carlos, Tsague Fotio
Magloire, Keumo Tsiaze Roger
Tchouobiap, Serges Eric Mkam
Edmond, Danga Jeremie
Jerve, Fotue Alain
Hounkonnou, Mahouton Norbert
contents In this work, Landau's theory is revisited by renormalizing quadratic coefficients derived from nonlinear polynomial equations to account for system dimensionality. In this respect, the generated coefficients, which include an intrinsic energy parameter specific to each material, enable precise specific-heat calculations for a range of high-temperature superconductors near the superconducting transition. To that end, the change in the specific heat jump is explained phenomenologically, which applies to any spatial arrangement and electron interactions that influence system symmetries. Moreover, effects leading to rapid, non-monotonic variation in the specific heat jump, $Δ{C_p}/T_{c}$, across the transition are examined, with particular emphasis on changes attributed to the Sommerfeld coefficient in the normal state. The considerable reduction, disappearance, or significant enhancement of the specific heat anomaly at the superconducting transition is quantitatively explained by incorporating strong fluctuation corrections to the Landau theory for low-dimensional systems. Furthermore, the evolution of specific-heat jumps with system dimensionality is analyzed, and the results are discussed in relation to experimental observations of specific-heat jumps in yttrium- and bismuth-based superconductors, as well as in zero-dimensional superconductors.
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spellingShingle Generation of renormalized quadratic coefficient in Landau theory: Implications for specific-heat jump calculations in high-temperature superconductors
Claire, Feulefack Ornela
Carlos, Tsague Fotio
Magloire, Keumo Tsiaze Roger
Tchouobiap, Serges Eric Mkam
Edmond, Danga Jeremie
Jerve, Fotue Alain
Hounkonnou, Mahouton Norbert
Superconductivity
82D55 (Primary), 82B26 (Secondary)
I.2.7
In this work, Landau's theory is revisited by renormalizing quadratic coefficients derived from nonlinear polynomial equations to account for system dimensionality. In this respect, the generated coefficients, which include an intrinsic energy parameter specific to each material, enable precise specific-heat calculations for a range of high-temperature superconductors near the superconducting transition. To that end, the change in the specific heat jump is explained phenomenologically, which applies to any spatial arrangement and electron interactions that influence system symmetries. Moreover, effects leading to rapid, non-monotonic variation in the specific heat jump, $Δ{C_p}/T_{c}$, across the transition are examined, with particular emphasis on changes attributed to the Sommerfeld coefficient in the normal state. The considerable reduction, disappearance, or significant enhancement of the specific heat anomaly at the superconducting transition is quantitatively explained by incorporating strong fluctuation corrections to the Landau theory for low-dimensional systems. Furthermore, the evolution of specific-heat jumps with system dimensionality is analyzed, and the results are discussed in relation to experimental observations of specific-heat jumps in yttrium- and bismuth-based superconductors, as well as in zero-dimensional superconductors.
title Generation of renormalized quadratic coefficient in Landau theory: Implications for specific-heat jump calculations in high-temperature superconductors
topic Superconductivity
82D55 (Primary), 82B26 (Secondary)
I.2.7
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.04387